Taipei’s Best Bite: Crispy Dumplings + Kumquat Tofu 📸✨

Head to Gan Mei Alley in Ximending for their must-try Hakka-Taiwanese mashups. 🥟 Go for their Iron Plate Soup Dumplings—juicy pork-leek pockets with a crispy “skirt” of fried cornstarch, oozing broth that’s pure umami chaos (NT$180 for 8 pieces). 🍊Pair it with Crispy Kumquat Tofu—lightly golden fried rectangles drenched in a tangy-sweet citrus glaze that’ll make your taste buds tango. 🥒 For a refreshing contrast, add an order of crunchy pickled cucumber—its bright acidity cuts through the richness and resets your palate between bites. ☕️ Skip the milder noodle dishes (they play second fiddle) but grab their free house oolong tea, subtly floral and perfect for cutting through the richness. 📍 No. 130, Kunming Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City